Joe Pasquale to Join Alexandra Burke in Jack and the Beanstalk at New Wimbledon Theatre!
It has today [23rd April 2024] been revealed that comedy legend Joe Pasquale will join the star cast in Jack and the Beanstalk at New Wimbledon Theatre this Christmas in the roll of Jack Trot’s brother, Simon.
The news follows the announcement earlier this year that powerhouse vocalist and West End leading lady Alexandra Burke will star as Mrs Blunderbore in Wimbledon’s GIANT panto spectacular.
Well-known and best-loved for being one of the hardest-working and top-selling live comedians in British comedy today, Joe Pasquale has been delighting audiences for more than 30 years with his live stand-up tours and infectious sense of fun. Joe has toured in several major theatrical productions including Mel Brooks’ The Producers, starred in the West End production of Spamalot and has been crowned King of the Jungle in ITV’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.
Michael Harrison, Chief Executive of pantomime producer Crossroads Pantomimes said “I’m delighted today to be announcing that Joe will be joining our New Wimbledon Theatre panto lineup.
Joe is a true showman, and I know that audiences will have a hilarious time at Jack and the Beanstalk in his company”.
Follow Jack, and climb a beanstalk of gigantic proportions to cloudland in this spectacular family pantomime. Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack’s fight to outwit the evil giant and win riches beyond his wildest dreams. Featuring laughs, music, special effects and bundles of audience participation, this is the panto you’ve bean waiting for!
Jack and the Beanstalk runs at New Wimbledon Theatre from Saturday 7th December 2024 – Sunday 5th January 2025. Tickets prices start from £13 and are on sale now.
